Apple EMAC Installing Or Replacing Memory

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Installing or Replacing Memory

Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Note:

Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at

http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Tools Required

The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Note:

The memory is located behind the user access door shown below.

Installing Memory

1. Save open documents and quit all open applications.

2. Turn the computer off by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu (if using Mac OS

9), or choose Shut Down from the Apple menu (if using OS X).

3. Unplug all cables, except the power cord, from the computer.
modem is connected to a telephone line, disconnect the telephone line from the
internal modem port before you open the user access door. This prevent electric
shock.

Warning:

If the internal

4. Place a soft towel or cloth on the desk or surface.

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5. Position the computer so the screen is facing down on the cloth.

6. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the user access door shown below.

7. Touch a metal surface inside the computer. Then unplug the power cord. This helps

protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching metal before you
touch any parts or install components inside the computer. To avoid generating static
electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the memory
and closed the computer.

Important:

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